Man Utd ‘planning for life without Paul Pogba as they look at midfield transfer targets in case star snubs new deal’

Published

15th December 2021

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking at their options in midfield next month as Paul Pogba’s contract situation shows little sign of resolving itself.

The France star has just six months left to run on his current deal at Old Trafford.

Paul Pogba has not played since the November clash with Atalanta

Talks over an extension have stalled, with the player reportedly unsure where his future lies beyond the summer.

And the Telegraph now reports the Red Devils are preparing to enter the January transfer market for his replacement.

They have recently been linked with blockbuster moves for immensely talented youngsters Jude Bellingham and Frenkie De Jong.

But new boss Ralf Rangnick will have to compete with the likes of Bayern Munich for Dortmund star Bellingham.

And De Jong appears to have indicated he would rather stay at Barcelona than leave their reboot project.

Pogba has been courted by a host of Europe’s top clubs, with Juventus among the frontrunners if he does move.

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Positive talks over an extension at the Theatre of Dreams were held last summer but those have since fizzled out.

The World Cup-winner is still a month away from full fitness after picking up a thigh injury.

He endured a torrid run of form in the dying days of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign.

The 28-year-old was sent off in the 5-0 drubbing by Liverpool back in October and has not featured in the Premier League since.

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